Olympus FE-4000 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was unveiled 24 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 grades versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind in sensor tech.